The Franklin Junior Foundation, FSJ, has trained 615 farmers and empowered them with inorganic fertiliser and crops for cultivation to boost food sufficiency and cushion the effect of hunger and food scarcity in the country.
This was made known by the management of FSJ who revealed that financial assistance was provided for the indigent women, widows and youths who participated in the two day training which held from the 15th to 16th March, 2024.
The flag off ceremony tagged ‘Operation Feed your Family 2024’ held at Ibina Ukwu Autonomous Community in Ohafia local government area of Abia State experienced great turn out of indigent women and youths.
The management of FSJ revealed that the empowerment specifically organised to empower women, youths and widows in agriculture would be held periodically to ensure accurate information on food production.
